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Glenelg Shop – Glenelg Inn loop from Shiel Bridge

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Glenelg Shop – Glenelg Inn loop from Shiel Bridge

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Glenelg Shop – Glenelg Inn loop from Shiel Bridge

02:18

31.0km

720m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Lochs Duich, Long and Alsh Marine Protected Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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441 m

Glenshiel Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Great site for walkers / cyclists. Be aware that it is a sheltered site so the midgies are in full swing in the summer

Tip by

5.15 km

View from the Old Military Road Towards Loch Duich

Highlight • Trail

It's a hard slog up the Old Military Road to the scenic point marked on the Ordnance Survey map, but it's worth the climb.

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5.31 km

View of Loch Duich from Mam Ratagan

Highlight • Viewpoint

The climb up to this point will have your heart pounding... but it's worth it. The descent is interesting, the speed will have to testing your brakes, a lot!

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15.2 km

Way Out West Café at Glenelg & Arnisdale Community Hall

Highlight • Cafe

Cool place with fine Cappuccino, Hot Chocolate, Brownies...

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15.4 km

Glenelg Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely little supermarket in the small town of Glenelg.
Typical small town stuff. Old lady behind the counter, small stock, high prices... but might be exactly what you need when passing through ;)

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15.5 km

Glenelg Inn

Highlight • Pub

Your typical nice little pub in the small village of Glenelg. Nice place to get yourself filled up and ready to go... or linger a little bit longer if you're having a good time ;)

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15.8 km

View of Glenelg village and the Isle of Skye

Highlight • Settlement

Beautifully situated village overlooking the Island of Skye

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25.9 km

View of Loch Duich from Bealach Ratagan

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The Bealach Ratagan climb from Shiel Bridge is a short but steep Highland ascent, averaging 9% with punishing ramps hitting 18%. The narrow, winding road climbs sharply with dense forest …

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31.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

780 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

542 m

195 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

21°C

15°C

93 %

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Glenelg Shop – Glenelg Inn loop from Shiel Bridge

Glenshiel Campsite

View from the Old Military Road Towards Loch Duich

View of Loch Duich from Mam Ratagan

Way Out West Café at Glenelg & Arnisdale Community Hall

Glenelg Shop

Glenelg Inn

View of Glenelg village and the Isle of Skye

View of Loch Duich from Bealach Ratagan

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